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Coming soon: Scouting Around, a new TV show from Boys’ Life magazine

December 20, 2013 3

Call it real reality TV. Take all the excitement and education found in Boys’ Life magazine and transport it to your television. That’s the clever concept behind Scouting Around, the new show from the century-old mainstay in the

Feast your eyes on the new requirements for Cooking merit badge

December 18, 2013 123

The sound of the kitchen timer can only mean one thing: The new Cooking merit badge requirements are done. For the new Cooking merit badge, which became Eagle-required on Jan. 1, 2014, Scouts will prepare meals using

Tuesday Talkback: Getting more Scouts to attend Order of the Arrow events

December 17, 2013 93

The Order of the Arrow is not a secret society, but in some troops it might as well be. These troops go through the first steps of getting Scouts elected into Scouting’s national honor society and

Remembering George Rodrigue, Blue Dog artist and Distinguished Eagle Scout

December 16, 2013 4

If you don’t know George Rodrigue by name, you certainly know his work. You’ve probably seen his iconic, whimsical Blue Dog paintings, and if you have, they’ve probably brightened your day. But today I want

Nearly 50 years later, ‘Follow Me, Boys!’ still a leader in movies about Scouting

December 12, 2013 43

Follow Me, Boys! is Disney’s tribute to the Boy Scouts of America, and nearly five decades after its release, it’s still one of the best BSA-related films.

Tuesday Talkback: How do you organize belt loops, pins, other recognition items?

December 10, 2013 42

When Cubmaster Lee inherited the position earlier this year, he was pumped to make an even bigger difference in the lives of youth. That is, until he saw the shape of his pack’s advancement and

You’ll want to pull over to check out these Eagle Scout billboards

December 9, 2013 32

Finally, a reason for rubbernecking you can feel good about. Drivers in Kansas City this year have seen a series of Boy Scout billboards that rise far above those for gas stations, hotels or concerts. The

Two Eagle Scouts in the NFL grab wins in their returns to action

December 9, 2013 1

Everyone’s talking about yesterday’s snow-covered NFL games today, but here’s a story to make Scouts and Scouters smile — regardless of how their favorite team fared. Two Eagle Scouts returned to NFL action yesterday, each

Nominate a Scout or Venturer for the Citizen Honors Awards

December 4, 2013 1

Courage. Sacrifice. Selflessness. Patriotism. Do those words describe an act of service performed by a Scout, Venturer or Scouter you know? Chances are, they do. And you’ll need to act quickly to recognize this person

Tuesday Talkback: How do you get Scouts to settle down at meetings?

December 3, 2013 28

After loading them up with snacks and sugary drinks at the beginning of the meeting, it’s no wonder your Cub Scouts are bouncing off the walls right when you want them to settle down for